Green card arrived without interview - What's next?

[GayouAndie 0]

Hi Guys,

I haven't posted here in a long time, but I got good news. My husband's temporary green card arrived in the mail today. It's amazing, our case was approved just last week (CSC) and without an interview we got the green card. Now, my question is, his green card expires in 2008, what happens if we do not file to lift the ocndtions and obtain the 10 yrs card? I am just asking out of curiosity because it is always good to know the consequences of everything.

Your answers will be appreciated.

Edited November 29, 2006 by GayouAndie

[lucyrich 20]

If a conditional permanent resident doesn't file for removal of conditions during the 90 day window just prior to the expiration date printed on the Green Card, then the Green Card will expire, along with the status that it represents. The alien will be without legal status in the US and subject to deportation. The alien would have to leave the US. The only fairly sure way to get legal status again would be to start the whole process all over from the beginning, filing for a new visa.

If you file late due to circumstances beyond your control, and you file as soon as reasonably possible, the USCIS has the option of accepting an application for removal of conditions after the GC expiration date, but they don't have to accept it. You can explain any extenuating circumstances. My gut feel is that, if you failed to file it because the two of you had been incapacitated and comatose for the entire 90 day window, perhaps due to an auto accident that happened 95 days before GC expiration, they'd probably let you file late. But I wouldn't want to test that theory.

It is very important to file before the GC expires. Mark the dates on your calendar, and file as soon as practical after the 90 day window opens (see the timeline in our signature below for an example).